A vintage illustration of six different barrier reef fish species: Stone Fish, Banded Garfish, White Trevally, Banded Doren, and Fire Eel.
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The image is a vintage-style illustration of various barrier reef fishes. It's a plate from a scientific or natural history publication, labeled 'PLATE XLVII' and 'BARRIER REEF FISHES'. The illustration is done in a monochromatic style, resembling an engraving or etching. There are six different fish species depicted, each with a number and scientific name underneath. 1. **Stone Fish** (Synanceia verrucosa): A flat, mottled fish with a camouflaged appearance, resembling a rock. It has a large head and small fins. 2. **Banded Garfish** (Hemiramphus far): A long, slender fish with a pointed beak-like mouth and a distinctive banded pattern along its body. 3. **White Trevally** (Caranx melampygus): A silvery, streamlined fish with a pointed head and a forked tail. 4. **Banded Doren** (Neopomatus melanonotus): A colorful fish with vertical stripes and a prominent dorsal fin. 5. **Fire Eel** (Mastacembelus favus): A long, serpentine eel with a mottled pattern and a pointed head. The illustration is detailed and scientifically accurate, with attention paid to the anatomy and features of each fish species. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century natural history illustrations.


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